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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 



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AND OTHER PROPERTIES S] 



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Beautiful and Healthful Locations on the Chesa- 
peake Bay and its Tributaries — Finest Fish, 
Oysters and Game abound — Lands 

ADAPTED TO GrAIN AND GrASS, BUT 
ESPECIALLY TO FrUIT AND VEGE- 
TABLES — Hundreds of 
Splendid Prop- 
erties 
for Sale in Anne Arundel 
County, convenient to Kailroad 
and River Transportation, accessible to 
Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington Markets. 

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Special Bargains in Sulnirban Town JJots, Village Properties 
and Small Truch; Poultry and Dairy Parnis near Annapolis 
city. JLoiv Hates for Travel and Freights to Settlers. 



SECOND RE VISED J^DXTIO S, 

QEOI^QE l*. ]\IEL^Ijl, 

ANNAPOLIS, MD, 



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DESCRIPTIVE CATALOGUE 
OF 

AND OTHER PROPERTIES • 

IX — 

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Beautiful and Healthful Locations on the Chesa- 
peake Bay and its Tributaries — Finest Fish, 
Oysters and Game abound — Lands 

ADAPTED TO GrAIN AND GrASS, BUT 
ESPECIALLY TO FrUIT AND VeGE- 



r! tables — hundreds of 

Splendid Prop- 



erties 

FOR Sale in Anne Arundel 

County, convenient to Railroad 

AND River Transportation, accessible to 

Annapolis, Baltimore and Washington Markets. 

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■ISpecinl Unrgains in Sitburbau Ton'n Lots, Village Properties 
find Stnnll Truck, Poiiltr;/ and Dairy Jt'arnis near Annapolis 
city. Jjow Rates for Travel and Freights to Settlers. 



SECOND REVISED EDITION, 



QEOI^QE 1'. J^ELVipl, 

ANNAPOLIS, MD, 



CON TENTS 



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Our Location— Annapolis— U. S. Naval Academy. - 
St, John's College— Summer Resorts -Oppor- 
tunity For Investments— Soil— Grass and 
Grain— Our Principal Crops— Climate- 
Healthfulness — Luxuries — Cost of 
Living— What We Offer — Clay 
Deposits— Schools— 
Churches— Mills— Proximity 
to Markets— Wages— Our Sub- 
urban Locations —Fruit and Truck 
Farming— Five Acre Oyster Farms free 
—Opportunities for Business— Titles— Our 
Method— When to Come— Prices and Brief 
Descriptions of Properties. 



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•NTERF.D ACCORDING TO ACT OF CONGRESS. IN THE VEAH 1890, BV QEORQE T MELVIN. IN 
THF OFFITE OF THE LIRRARIAN OF CnNORESS AT WASHINOTON 



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CENTRAL MARYLAND. 



Our LrOcation. 

Our map includes an area of seventy miles 
in direct length by fifty in breadth. Its ex- 
treme northern point is the city of Baltimore, 
and Drum Point, at the mouth of the Patuxent 
river on Chesapeake bay, its extreme south- 
erly limit. Between these two points the 
line of the Drum Point railroad is designated, 
running through the length of Anne Arundel 
and Calvert counties. The city of Washington 
is along its western outline, while the Chesa- 
peake bay constitutes its eastern boundary. 
Parts of Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, 
Charles and St. Mary^s counties, and all of 
Anne Arundel, Calvert and Prince George's 
counties are accurately laid down upon it, with 
all railroads, cities, towns, villages and water- 
courses that come within the area which it 



4 Descriptive Catalogue of 

covers. The central and most attractive por- 
tion of this area is Anne Arundel county. The 
map makes a complete reiDresentation of the 
section of country we are advertising, and it 
is one of the most interesting localities in the 
United States. Send at once for our map, 
which will be mailed free. 

Annapolis. 

The city of Annapolis is the capital of Mary- 
land. It is also the county seat of Anne 
Arundel county. No healthier or more delight- 
ful town for residence can be found. We have 
here the State buildings. A bird's eye view of 
the locality to which we invite attention can be 
obtained from the balcony upon the dome 
of the State House. At our feet lies the quaint 
old city, its streets all radiating from this center 
like the spokes of a wheel. Directly in its 
rear is the fine brick building which is the home 
of our Governors. Then, next, Isold St Anne's 
P. E. Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, the 
Methodist and German Lutheran Churches, the 
historic ^St. John's College, and the famous 
United States Naval Academy. Just beyond 
is the beautiful Severn river, and to the east 
lies the broad Chesapeake bay. And looking 



C/ieap Farm Lands. 5. 

in tlie direction of sun-set may be seen that 
attractive and picturesciue and healthful suburb, 
West Annapolis, lying immediately upon the 
Severn river, and within half a mile of the city. 

tJ. S* I^aval Academy. 

This is a national school to prepare young men 
for entering the Navy. The buildings are all 
capacious and costly. The cadets' quarters is a 
very large building; the armory, laboratory and 
steam engineering buildings, the observatory 
and library, are all points of interest. Hand- 
some rows of private residences for the use of 
the officers, &c., front upon broad and pleasant 
walks and terraces. The grounds are neatly 
kept, covering an area of over 100 acres, de- 
lightfully shaded and carpeted with a sward of 
closely shaven grass. In summer these grounds 
are thronged with visitors from every part of 
the world. The adjacent river is often dotted 
with United States vessels at anchor. 

St. Joliii's College 

Is a State institution and under superior 
management. Between one and two hundred 
students from the counties of Maryland and 
almost every State in the Union are gathered 



6 Descriptine Catalogue (/ 

witliin its memorable lialls. The school of 
which St. John's is the outgrowth was estab- 
lished ill pursuance of a ^'Petitionary Act," 
passed by the Maryland Legislature in 1696. 
So St. Johns ranks among the oldest institu- 
tions of America. Surrounded by a beautiful 
campus off about 26 acres, with the advantage 
of United States military and naval officers, 
under the former of whom the boys are daily 
drilled, the college offers to all who come 
here superior advantages for attaining a 
thorough education. 

Suniiuer Resorts. 

Three miles out of Annapolis, by way of An- 
napolis and Bay Ridge Railroad, on a high 
point of land where the Severn river empties 
into the Chesapeake bay, is the beautiful sum- 
mer resort of Bay Ridge. Here are fine hotels, 
pavilions and all the attractions that make the 
heated season enjoyable to excursionists. And 
thousands of visitors daily throng the magnifi- 
cent park which is laid off here, bathe in the 
salt water, or sail upon the lake. Excursions 
come here by rail and steamer from Baltimore 
and Washington every day of the season. 

Severn Park, a beautiful and well-shaded 



Cheax) Farm Lands. 7 

plateau on the Severn river, and over-looking 
Chesapeake bay, is located within the town 
limits ol AVest Annapolis, and under, its police 
control. It is expected that in the near future 
this delightful resort will be dotted with Sum- 
mer cottages, and attract thousands of pleasure 
and health seekers. This point is noted for 
fine fishing and bathing. 

Round Bay is located upon the Severn river 
a few miles from Annapolis. It is a beautiful 
sheet of water, dotted with islands and bor- 
dered by bold and strikingly wooded shores. 
The A. & B. Short Line and the B. & E. 
S. railroads run special trains to these beau- 
tiful resorts. Bathing and boating houses afford 
entertainment, while pavilions and restaurants 
offer rest and refreshment. 

Opportunity for Investments. 

Anne Arundel county, though lying right 
near Baltimore and Washington, is less known 
to the outside world than the great West. It 
has never been advertised. The farming is 
largely in the old ruts. Much of the country is 
yet in woods, but the new railroads are bring- 
ing it to public notice very rapidly. With all 
points convenient to salt water navigation, to- 



8 Descrijjthe Catcdogitt of 

getlier with tlie numerous railroads, this section 
must develop. N^o better opening for invest- 
ments in real estate can he found anywhere. 

Soil. 

The soil varies from clay and clay loam to 
sandy. It is mostly high, dry and fertile. 
Some of it has been farmed to exhaustion with 
tobacco, but it is very kind and easily and 
readily made productive. Half the lime and 
manure that is required to keep up the lime 
stone valleys of Pennsylvania will improve 
and make this land exceedingly rich. In fact, 
it is very productive now. 

Grass and Grain. 

The country for miles is almost entirely de- 
voted to the growth of vegetables and small 
fruits, and the dairy and poultry business. 
Many of the farms grow two, and some even 
three crops in a season. The land is strong and 
fertile, or it would not continue to yield, for 
this constant cropping gives it no time to lie 
in grass. Hence, visitors from grain and grass 
growing sections will be struck with the ab- 
sence of grass fields. 



Ckea'p Farm Lands. 

Our Principal Crops. 

Our soil is adapted to tlie growth of grain and 
grass, but espe«ially profitable in the raising of 
vegetables, peaches, berries and other fruits. 
The early vegetables and berries of Anne 
Arundel are particularly popular in the city 
markets. The soil is peculiarly adapted to 
their rapid and early growth and perfect devel- 
opment. Our proximity to the salt water of the 
Chesapeake bay and its tributaries is a protec- 
tion against frosts, early and late, so that large 
and remunerative crops are raised here, when 
other less favored sections fail to produce as 
good results. 

Climate. 

The climate is equal to any in the world. 
Our summers are not oppressive, owing to the 
fact that the cool bay breezes temper the at- 
mosphere and reduce the heat. On the other 
hand we are free from the extreme cold weather 
of the Northern States. In this respect, the 
contiguity of large bodies of salt water mod- 
erates the temperature. We have some winter 
days that the thermometer gets below zero. 
Frequently, however, the winter passes without 
touching that point. 



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Healttifuliie^s. 

We have no local causes to make the country 
unheal thful. There are no bodies of stagnant 
water. Our streams are swiftly running waters 
and our larger water-courses are very salt. The 
country is free from malarial trouble, and the 
climate is favorable to those disposed to throat 
or lung affections ; in short, this is pre-emi- 
nently a healthful climate. 

Luxuries. 

The salt water luxuries of crabs, superior 
food fish and fine oysters, together with water 
fowl of various sorts, give residents of Anne 
Arundel an enviable variety, contributing both 
to the health and the economy of their living. 
Farmers whose places run to the water often bed 
oysters for market and home consumption. 
Indeed, no farms in the county are too remote 
from salt water to procure these luxuries in 
abundance, and with very little cost. 

Xlie Cost of Lriviug: 

Here is very moderate. Our j)e(^P^6) while 
hospitable, are not extravagant in their tastes 
or mode of living. There are a number of good 
stores in Annapolis and elsewhere in the county. 



cheap Farm Lands. 11 

although there are openings for others. Every- 
thing can be purchased as cheaply in this sec- 
tion as in almost any other. 

^Wliat We Offer. 

Bargains in grain and grass farms. 
Bargains in fruit and truck farms. 
Bargains in beautiful and healthful building 
sites. 

Bargains in village and suburban lots. 
Bargains in properties upon salt water. 

Bargains in locations convenient to city mar- 
kets. 

Bargains in cheap lands and desirable homes. 
Bargains for farmers. 

Bargains in town and city properties. 

Bargains in brick clay. 

Openings for merchants, mechanics and man- 
ufacturers. 

Several extensive tracts suitable for colonies, 
on railroads and shelled wagon roads; with fine 
saltwater privileges; on bold navigable water; 
remarkable openings for manufacturers, and 
splendid chances for neighbors to buy prop- 
erties together and locate side by side. 



1 2 Descriptwe Catalogue of 

Clay Deposits. 

We have some very fiiie and extensive beds 
of brick clay on railroads, and upon navigable 
waters, right near the city of Annapolis. These 
are very valuable and ought to be immediately 
seen and developed. With the opportunity to 
get large Government contracts from the U. S. 
Naval Academy, here offered, there is a fortune 
in the business for capitalists and those who 
know how to work it. 

Scliools. 

The public school system of this State is 
one of the finest in America. Numerous 
school houses are located at such points in the 
districts as are most convenient to the people. 
These are open to all about ten months in the 
year ; they are well taught and largely attended. 

Cliurclies 

Of almost all denominations are scattered 
over every district of the county, and cordially 
welcome all to attendance upon their services. 

Mills 

The fine water powers which occur every few 
miles through this section afford mill sites 



Cheap Farm Lands. 13 

which are improved with mills. These fur- 
nish to our farmers all needed facilities for ob- 
taining flour, and our fine southern white corn 
meal which is so popular and in such great 
demand. 

Proximity to Markets. 

Being very near, too, to markets, fruits and 
vegetables go in fresh and in best condition, 
and by reason of this, command the highest 
prices. Many farmers carry in their own pro- 
ducts by sail vessels or wagons, and thus save 
cost of transportation. Our entire section of 
country has unparalleled advantages in the way 
of superior and readily accessible markets. A 
little to the west of us is the city of Washing- 
ton, where the highest prices are paid for those 
early vegetables which our truck farmers know 
so well how to raise. Then directly north of 
us, and within easy ride by cars or boats, is the 
city of Baltimore, which constantly calls for 
Anne Arundel products, and from which rail- 
roads carry the surplus to adjoining cities and 
States. The city of Annapolis, also, with a 
population of about 8,000, rapidly increasing, 
furnishes a fine market for those who engage 
in raising truck, vegetables, fruits, poultry, 



14 Descriptive Catalogue of 

dairy products, etc. Many of tlie properties 
we offer are finely adapted to this business. 

Good farm labor can be hired at from 50 cts. 
to $1.00 per day. Abundant labor can always 
be procured from Baltimore city. 

Our Suburban IvOcations. 

We call particular attention to our West 
Annapolis town lots as investments offering fine 
building sites in full view of Annapolis city. 
Every inducement is here oft'ered to suburban 
home seekers, and persons looking for invest- 
ments in property which must greatly and 
rapidly enhance in value. For full particulars 
as to our suburban properties see descriptive 
circulars and plats, furnished on application. 
Early purchasers will of course secure the best 
locations and bargains. To the peeple of 
Annapolis city West Annapolis presents attrac- 
tions and advantages that invite consideration. 
Here they can buy lots and build homes at 
much less cost than in the city, and at the same 
time avoid heavy municipal taxation. Yet 
here they are only two minutes by rail and fif- 
teen minutes walk from the business centre of 
the city. The cost of riding to and from An- 



cheap Farm Lands. 15 

napolis by railroad is about the same as ordi- 
nary street car fares. Here the children can 
run and grow healthy, instead of dwindling 
and dying in the foul air of the city. Here 
Annapolis business men can recreate and gather 
fresh vigor for their work. And here those 
connected with the Naval Academy will find 
a delightful place for residences. Health, 
economy, convenience and all the other 
charming surroundings of an attractive subur- 
ban home mark West Annapolis as a favored 
location and indicate tliat in a few years im- 
portant interests and extensive population 
must center here. 

Fruit aud Truck Faruiiiig^. 

The lands adjacent to West Annapolis are 
peculiarly suited for raising fruits and vegeta- 
bles. Proximity to the salt water so tempers 
the climate as to protect growing vegetation 
against the frosts of late spring and early fall. 
Jn consequence of this, truckers will find that 
they can prosecute their business here with less 
risk and greater profit than elsewhere in the 
same latitude. Besides, the contiguity to the 
city markets makes it possible to raise delicate 
table fruits and vegetables, with a quick trans- 



16 .Descriptive Catalogue of 

fer from the hot beds and gardens to the tables 
of the consumers, commanding, tlierefore, high 
prices on account of their freshness and quality, 
and this at little cost of transportation. We 
offer many very desirable and fertile truck 
farms on advantageous terms in the vicinity of 
West Annapolis. 

Five Acre Oynter Karnis Free. 

Owners of lands bordering upon navigable 
waters have the privilege of using the same 
under- the laws of our State, for bedding and 
growing oysters and other shell fish within the 
lines of their own lands, or may locate and 
appropriate five acre farms of the waters ad- 
joining their lands, or elsewhere in this Slate, 
for the purpose of bedding and growing oysters 
and other shell fish; the principal cost of pro- 
curing this j)rivilege being the expense of the 
survey and the recording of the plat and de- 
scription, which is a matter of only a few 
dollars. This oyster farming privilege can 
only be availed of by residents of this State. 
One of these oyster farms, properly attended 
to, can be made very profitable. 



Chea'p Farm Lands. 17 

Opportunities for Business. 

Our locality offers peculiar advantages for the 
establishment of the canning business. The 
surrounding country is prolific in producing 
iruits and vegetables ; while the railroads and 
adjacent water communications with the large 
cities provide abundant facilities for ship- 
ment. Paper mills, cotton and woolen mills, 
manufacturing establishments of almost every 
description will find here unsurpassed advan- 
tages. Anne Arundel county must grow. 
Mechanics will be in demand. A new popula- 
tion moving in will need houses and every 
requisite for comfort and convenience. Stores 
'.vin also be required. People will need dry 
goods, groceries, boots and shoes, furniture and 
the many articles that are required in town 
and country homes. Start with the rush and 
thereby secure the first foothold. Establish 
yourselves in business here among the first, 
and grow up with the county. 

Titles 

Are good. The land records of the county 
are accurately kept and open to all. 



18 Descriptim Catalogue of 

Our Illetliod. 

When persons apply for properties we desire 
to be informed as to what they want, kind of 
land, size of place, Avhether for grain, stock, 
fruit and fruit farming, whether on or near salt 
water, and what amount they desire to in- 
vest, etc. Having the facts before us, we can 
point out the places upon our lists that '^fill the 
bill," and approximate the wishes of our cus- 
tomers. Having selected such as appear most 
desirable, we next introduce purchasers to the 
owners of these properties. They can then get 
information fully and in detail, and make their 
own contracts if they so desire. We have no 
more interest in the sale of one farm than of 
another, and are in a position to give unbiased 
information. 

Wlieii to Come. 

Come at once. New railroad facilities have 
just been opened and brought into market en- 
tirely new sections of Anne Arundel county. 
The tide of immigration has hitherto been di- 
rected to other States, or to other parts of this 
State. The striking advantages to be found 
here have only recently been fully understood 
and brought to light. The first comers will 



Cheap Farm Lands. 19 

get tlie best bargains, and we liave some re- 
markably cheap and desirable properties tliat 
will be rapidly disposed of. Come at once and 
you can buy what you want at low prices and 
on easy terms. 

Further Iii formation. 

If there are any other matters upon which 
our correspondents desire information, we shall 
be pleased to give it to them. Write us, in- 
closing stamp. 



20 Descriptive Catalogue of 



PRICES AND BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS. 

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The following List gives number, quantity and price, with 

brief description, of some of the properties 

we are offering for sale. 



Nos. 1 to 5, both inclusive f have recently been disposed of, 

No. O 440 Acres $7,000. 

J'\ W . II. This FiU'tn tvould be admirable for a colony of siae 
or eif/ht families. It is located 

Tn the Fourth District of Anne Arundel county, 4 miles from 
Hall's st'ition 100 acres Wood and Meadow, balance under cultiva- 
tion. Larg-e double lirick Mansion 40x4i, 2>^ story, with back 2 
story Hrick, 3 Barns, Tenement House and Cabins for laborers. 
One-third cash, ba'ance in one and two years. 

iVo 7 192 A.cres $20 per Acre. 

I. W. N. This would suit a person desiring a salt, wattr 
location . 

Three miles to Railroad Station and School; bordering on naviga- 
ble saltwater; daily steamers in summer; 100 Peach Trees; Dwel- 
ling one-story^ 10x32, and addition 15x18 feor ; Ba-n, 40x4'l ; Corn 
and Meat House and o'her necessary out-building's; soil good and 
productive ; a fine and healthj^ location. 

No. 9 70 Acres $800. 

It. D. S. Tht' u-oott tmd timber trouhl mot-e than 2^fiy fhe en- 
tire ptrrclutsH monctf . 

Part of Locust Grove, in the Second District; good quality of 
poil ; all in wood; Ij^ miles from Camp Parole P. O., and 3>^ 
miles from Annapolis. 

No. 10 • 97 }i Acres $1800. 

tl, />. A'Hjeious to sell, and woidd (five tfrms to suit . 

Five miles from Annapolis; 4 fields; fencing good; two-story 
Dwelling large Barn and usual out buildings ; 2 miles from Crowns- 
ville ; one- half mi e to M. E., and :l miles to P. K. Church; 2 miles 
to IJailroad station; I mile to sail water; land produciive; 500 
Peach Urees, Apples, Plums, Damsons and Grapes. 



Cheap Farm Lands. 21 

ITo 12 112 Acres $1,500. 

tT. S. A. Would make an oxcellent Truck and Fruit Farm. 
In good neighborhood . 

Five miles from A.nnapolis; one mile to "^outh River; one mile to 
M. E., and three miles to P. E. Church; S'nall orcjhard, Apples. 
Plums and Pears; comfortable one-story dwelling-, co'itaining- 4 
rooms Hnd kitchen; Corn-House, Granary, Barn, &c ; soil light 
loam and fertile. 
Wo. 13 165 Acres !8!2 500. 

F. S. II. This property can he reached from Annapoli.s by 
the Md . Steamboat to Chalk Foinf on West river. 

Light Poll, suitable for fruit culture; convenient to church<"s, 
schools, etc.; a cheap piece of property; >3 cash, balance in 1, 2 and 
3 years. 

Nos. 14 and 15. Not now for Sale. 
No . 16 167 Acres $2,500. 

tl. W. A. In a thriving track, find vegetable growing section 
with plenty of railroad facilities. 

Equal distance from iJaltimore and Annapolis; one mile from 
Odenton station; one mile to Mill, School and Church; small dwel- 
ling and small Apple and Peach Orchards; soil loam and Vuings 
good crops. 

Nos. 17, 18 and lU hare be> n disposed of, and is not now in 
the mark't. 
No. 20... H7H Acres !B»2,'^00. 

J. W. DuB. This, and JVo. 2i. are being improved., and the 
price is probably more tlian that named. 

Forty minutes from Balti'nore; forty minutes from Washington; 
twenty minutes from Annapolis; land good; gently rolling; good 
house; half in Timothy and Clover; ordinary outbuildings; quite 
some fruit. 
No. 21 — Acres $4,500. 

At Millersville station; large Aople and Peach Orchards; large 
Lawn, well shaded; small house; large barn; land highly improved; 
made 40 tons of Timothy Hay this season; all kinds of small fruit 
in abundance; one-half mile road front; 20 acres tine timber. 
No. 22 100 Acres $2,500. 

HI. C. fi^ood farm for this price, pne neighborhood and is a 
pleasant home. 

Two-Story Dwelling, Barn and other necessary otit-buildings; 4>^ 
miles to Annapolis; two miles to railroad station; I mile to South 
Kiver. 
No. 23 176 Acres $2,500. 

t/. F. Fine i>roperty; land susceptible of high state of culti- 
vation; can be bought now very cJieap. 

One hundred and twenty-five acre* arable; School on the prem- 
ises; nine miles to Annapolis; one mile tc M. E., and % mile to P. 
E. Church; ".i^ miles 'O Kailroad station and to river; 200 Peach 
Trees; 200 Apple Trees; XOO Grape Vines and other fruit; &oil good 
clay loam. 
No. 24 lOO Acres $l,00l>. 

E. n. Accessible to city >narkrts and could br made a good 
farm . Cheap at the price ttsked . 

Half in woods ; 50 acres arable ; one -story Dwelling, out-buildings 
poor; four miles to Drum Point; 2>^ miles to salt water on Chesa- 
peake b «try, and close to churches, schools, mills, stores. 



22 Descriptire CaUilogue of 

Xo. S5. yot tioir for sale. 
Ao. 26. Ja otso disposeft of. 

yo. 27 140 Acres $40 jyer acre. 

yir.s. S. While this propi-rty has been if^lected aud is iti a 
dilnpidated condition, it is .so beautifully located thnt it could 
vasili/ he tnudf a tnost attractire and caluahle property . 

15<Xi Peach Trees ; 200 Duchess! Pear Trees : Apples and other 
fruit; nearly all arable: on salt wate»". with oysters: laad in good 
state of cultivation: two-story Dw^ellin? and necessary out-build- 
ines: ~}i miles from Annap<olis. adjoining the famous Bay Riiffe 
Resort, where salt water bathing ts unsurpassed, and is fast becom- 
ing' popular with Baltimoreans and VVashiatitonians- 

Xo.30 IS* Acres $3,000 

A. H. Thi.t is an fjrceptinnally fine satt icat^r location. Cheap 
as as investment, ajid i.s cheaper as a home. 

Beautiful location on South River, over-looking Chesapeake 
Bay: three tenant houses: ordinary out-buildings: soil excellt^nt 
quality and good state of cultivation: 3S miles from Annapolis: 
Vish, Oysters and Game abundant: Peaches. Apples, Cherries and 
Pears; terms. $-.t»J eish. balauce on credit of five years or more. 

yos. 31 and 32 are not in the market at tJiis time. 

Ifo. 33 208 Acres $13 per acre. 

E. C. <r. This property can be bouf/ht for less than the price 
named. 

One-third arable, balance in wood. Two-story cottage ; two barns ; 
c"rn house and other out-buildings : good soil, somewhat worked 
down; four miles to Annapolis; two miles to R. R. station : close 
lo churches and schools, and within less than two miles from Severn 
River : fruit enough for family use. This property is very cheap. 

yo. 34 loO Acres $4.500. 

J.J. G. 

Two and a half miles from proposed Drum Point R. R.; schools, 
churches and stores near: four room dwelling: two large barns; 
fine dairy; two fine wells: buildings insured for |i9iX); twenty- 
acre^ set in flowers and ever greens; sixteen hundred peach trees 
of choice varieties, most young trees: I'Xi apple trees; land good 
for wheat, corn and tobacco ; beautifully located on St. Jerome's 
Creek, in full view of Chesapeake Bay: terms #.3,0>.V) cash and bal- 
ance to suit purchaser. 

So. 33 1 lO Acres $4,501} 

W. II. M. A trell located property, county road on front and 
rear boundary . In goo<1 neiyhborhoftd . Anxious to sell. 

irj.1 icres arable, balance in wood and timber; 3000 young peach 
trees ; 125 good variety of apple trees : some quinces and rasp- 
berries ; large 2 story dwelling ; good fences : large and well arrang- 
ei bam: tenant house: land rolling and of medium clay loam: 
one-third cash, balance in 1 and 2 years; close to South River and 
near Chesapeake Bay ; a profluctive and desirable farm. 

\o. 36 ha.s hfCii d isposrd of. ood rouht not he houy/it from 
prt-.tt-nt nu-nt-r for S.'f.OOO. 

-Vo.37 90 Acrt-s »2.400. 

C. J. Land tfUMily improced, and location healthy: goo^l neigh- 
Itorhood . 

75 acres arable ; soil sandy and clay loam in fair state of cultiva- 
tion; 2>^ story dwdlling and good out-butldings : healthy and 



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pleasant neighborhood ; 8 miles from Annapolis : 8 miles to R. K- 
station- 1^' miles to South River: churches, schools and stores 
convenient: 500 peach trees; -Sl.OOD, balance in 1 and 2 years- 

Xo. 3S ^^3^ ^4.cres - .$^ per acre. 

S. V. B. Ocer IfH) ffet abfjce titiewat^r: ejrrellent neio1tl>or- 
Jioofl: healtJitj locatioit: in fart d*sirablf and ch^ap truck farm. 

New 2 «tory dwelling-, lar?e barn and other out-nuilding-? : excel- 
lent qualitv soil and very productive, adapted especially to truck- 
ino-- at railroad station and only a short d- stance from steamboat 
wharf on Severn River : over 100 ft. altitude and very healthy : 
convenient to churches, schools, stores, etc : >00 best variety peach 
trees on farm ; price *40 per acre, half cash, balance in reasonable 
time. 

Xo. 39 Jms been disposed of. 

yo. 40 30 Acres $1000. 

G. W. H". This is a jine salt a-ater locution for a person desir- 
ing to fartn oi/sters. 

2 story dwelling, stables an i other oir-buildin?s : soil good natural 
quality and adapted to f rait and truck : some pears, peaches and 
apples ; beautifully located on Severn River : fish, oysters, crabs, 
abundant and wild ducks in season : 2=* miles to railroad station. 4 
miles to Annapolis : $60<T cash, balance in 1 and 2 3 ears. 

Jgo41 S2h Acres.. $3^00 

R. C. Is choice triicJc farm, in healthy locality and near city 
market. 

Larg-e 2 story dwelling- and necessary out-buil-iing-s. a'l in good 
repair: choice loamy land, verv fertile, adapted to g-rain and small 
fruit-; within 2 miles of 3 railroads ; convenient to churches, schools, 
etc-, and in fine healthv neighborh(X>d ; enough fru:t for family 
use : 63 acres in cultivation, balance in chestnut, oak and other 
wood ; half cash, balance to suit purchaser- 

Xo.4'^ 140 S. Acres S'i.OOO 

E. W. S. yo doubt this property could be bought for less than 
the price named. 

Small dwelling; no outbuildings: so*l good quality, adapted to 
trucking ; 4 miles from Annapolis : close to railroad station and 
churches, schools and stores ; on Severn River ; fish, oysters, crabs, 
and game plentiful ; healthy location : terms cash or nearly so. 

yo. 43 has been recently .sold, and the pre.sent oirner has a eery 
hiyh appreciation of it. It adjoins JVo. .50. irhich is still for 
sale. 
Xo. 44 154% Ac^res $43 per acre. 

E. L. It. This is a light soil and Jit for early trucking. 

Good buildings : fertile soil, adapted to fruit and truck: close to 
V O . Mill«, churches schools, railroad station, and on Magothy 
River; salt water luxurie* abundant : healthy and good neighbor- 
hood ; half cash, balance in 1 and 2 years. 
yo. 46 '^00 Aere^ $10,000 

J: E. B. This farm, on account of its rery eligible Uycation. 
trould make a fine suburban residence. 

Two-storv Dwelling and irood out-buildings, insured at ^8.500 : 
12-5 acres arable, producinff fine fruit and truck, balance in chest- 
nut and pine woods ; on A- W. \- B. Railroad, ^ mile of Parole sta- 
tion and p. O-, onlv 2 miles by shelled road and in fu'lview of 
Annapolis; healthy and desirable home: terms. -? cish. balance t# 
suit purchaser. 



24 Descriptive Catalogue of 

No. 47 SO .4.ere» ^4,000 

S. G. F. I*ficnliat'lt/ aftapterl to the f/rowth of early vegetahles 
and f'riiitn. 

Small two-sfory dwelling: and out-buildiajrs ia fair order ; first- 
rate truckinR- land and in jrood state of cultivation; fltio peach 
orchard of 1500 tro'>s ; near (Chesapeake Bay and 1 mile from Ma^oihy 
river where the finest fish, oysters and erame are abundant ; conve- 
n ent to mills, churches, schools and stores ; pleasant neijrhborhood 
solid roads; daily communication by water or rail with Baltimore: 
4 miles t(j Annapolis; }4 cash, balance to suit. 
Xo. 4f) 115 Acres ^Sf/iOO . 

Jt. (t- This and the nrrt foUotriin/, No. itO, arc pnr truck 
(/roivhtf/ farms. T/icf/ produce the best ivotermet: ns. 

Larjre dwellinj?. larg-e barn and other necessary buildin^rs ; soil 
lijrht loam and easily impi'oved ; small orchards ; 3 miles to An- 
napolis; X mile to salt wiater ; conveniently located ; terms, $1,500 
cash, and balance on good time. 
Xo. no 224 Acres $8,000 

Small dwelling- and 3 tenant houses, large barn and other out- 
building's; soii adapted to fruit and vei^etables ; small peach and 
apple orchard ; on South rivr. 8 miles from its mouth, also deep 
water, creek aid landings within a few hundred j'ards of the barn ; 
fish and (jysters plentiful ; a well located tract of land that would 
divide up into several fruit and truck farms ; $2,000 cash, and bal- 
ance on time. 
A«. 51 City Property ^3,500 

K. H. Would he a very desirable residence fitr a person con- 
nected U'itJi ^aoal A.c,adeniy, beintj near main entrance. 

Fine 3 story pressed brick front dwelling with 2 story back build- 
ing, 11 rooms ano bath-room, all well-arranged with hot and cold 
water, located on MaryUi'i^l Avenue. Annapoi is, near entrance to 
Naval Academy ; assessecl at $;5,400, and insured for $4,(X>0 : bargain; 
$3,000 cash. 
No. 52 (15 Acres .$.{,000. 

R. Jj. This contnutnds a nKHjnipceut view of the Vhcsapeahe 
Hay, and is a charniint/ place for one desiriny snch a location. 
Its oirner is an^ioas to sell. 

1)4 story dwelling..') rooms, another 2 story dwelling and out- 
buildings; soil clay loam, in good state of cultivation; Jt miles 
waterfront on Mill creek, m^ar the Chesapeake b«y ; 2}4 miles from 
Annapolit^, and otherwise finely located; exceptional advantaires 
for fishing, catching and bedding oysters, and shooting wild ducks: 
1,800 peach trees and other choice fruits ; half cash. 
JVo. .'iS 1 10}i Acres $3^'>00. 

W G. ir. This and the fdloa-inr/, (iVtf. .'i4.) are In one owner- 
ship, ami n'ill be soltl on the most acconi tnodnti nf/ terms. 

Eight room dwelling, a large barn, tenant houses, necessary out- 
buildings, dwellings insured for $1,500; soil light loam and easily 
cultivated, adapted to fruits and vegetable'* ; good apple orchard : 
on Drum Point Railroad, station within 600 yards; convenient 
to schools, clmrches, etc.. $:i,.")Oi) cash, ami balantjo in one year 
No. 54 SO Acres $1,600. 

Dwelling, five rooms; blacksmith shop, tenant house and, necessary 
out-houses; kind of soil suited to fruit ; Drum Point Railrtmd sta- 
tion in 400 yards; well locateil in pleasant neighborhood ; terms easy. 
A',>. 56 :i02)4 Acres .$5.000. 

F. (>. fr. This property is to be sohl to close an estate. It 
• nyht to briny the price ashrd, bat less n'ill probably buy it . 

La ge 2 story <lwelling. 2 tenant houses and o\it-bui Idings ; 200 



C/teap Farm, Lands, 25 

acres arable, balance in oak and hickory woods; g'ood quality soil: 
6 miles from Annapolis ; near railroad and conveniently located; 
would divide up into several fruit and truck farms; reasonable terms 

Mo. 57 347 uteres $6,000. 

F. H. S In the hands of trustee appointed hy the Court. 
A. colony could hay and dirlde ap, 

Larpre double two-story frame dwelling-; soil very ^ood ; i?i mile 
from Crownsville, on A. W. & B. Railroad; schools, churches, etc., 
convenient; would make four or five truck farm.^ ; terms to suit 
purchasers. 

JSTo. 58 300 A^eres ^6,000. 

G-. jy. D. Ihis and No. 59 are well located properties. The 
farm is on county road , and is adapted to all hinds of fruit. 

Two-Story dwelling and necessary out-houses ; most of the land 
arable and g-ood quality ; \X miles of Davidsonvi:le ; 11 miles to 
Annapolis ; is conveniently loca ed in good neighborhood ; fine land 
for fruit : would divide up well : terms reasonable. 

No. 59 Town, rroperty %3,000. 

Nine room 3-story dwelling with cellar; carriage house and other 
out->iouses ; finely located in the town of Davidsonvillc, 10 miles 
south of Annapolis; also near this property store house and lot, 
good s and for business; both lots containing five acres in high 
state of cultivation ; fenced by osage orange hedge ; 400 young 
peach trees on place ; reasonable terms. 

No. 61 'i40 Acres 1^3,500. 

S S N., (deceased,) iVo*r in the hands of an adtninistrator. 

Small dwelling and out-houses; soil good natural quaility and 
adapted to grain and trucking: 13ij.miles from Crownsville on A. 
W. & B. Railroad; 7 miles fri ra Annapolis; conveniently located in 
a healthy and pleasant neighborhood ; enough fruit for family use 
half the land in oak, pine, hickory and chestnut woods; third cath 
balance in 1 and 2 years. 

No. 62 300 Acres. ^3,900. 

This tract is nearly all well set in wood and timber, mostly oak 
an 1 pine : located near lailroad, and offers a bargain. 

No. 63 300 Acres '^15,000. 

JB. R. It. 'lliis property oiiyht to he seen to he apprecinted. 

Large dwelling ; fine lawn and sh«de trees; 3 tenant houses; 4 
houses for laborers ; 3 large barns and other out-buildings ; largo 
orchards; churches, schools and stores convenient; excellent 
neighborhood; insurance 110,000; assessment over $13,000 ; distance 
to two railroads, 7 miles ; to steamboat landing, 4 miles ; to Annap- 
olis, 10 miles ; to Baltimore, 30 miles , to Washington, 28 miles ; this 
tract would divide up very advantageously into tour truck farms. 

Nos. 64 to 71, inclusive, Jiave heen sold.. They tvere town, 
properties. 

No. 72 110 cres a> $5,000 

n'm I*.S. A fine location for early and projitahie truckittg. 

Two-story dwelling nearly new, large barn and other necessary 
buildings, insured for $2,400; soil we 1 ad ipted to fruit and vege- 
tables ; 3,80u peach trees, mostly young, 100 apple trees, and other 
fruit; distance to Annapolis, 6 miles; to B.itimore, 30 miles; to 
Kobinson's Station, A. & B. Short Line rtailroad, 14 mile ; postotfice, 
K mile; K mile of Magothy river, where fish and oysters abound ; 
would make healthy and pleasant home. 



26 Descriptive Catalogue of 

Xo. 73 70 Acres ^1,100. 

A.. S, This farm u-ill he sold very Joir, and on the easiest terms. 

Nearly new, 16x28, 2 storv dw \Ung and out-buildings ; land clay 
and sandy loam, with some washed hiil-sides ; about 40 ac *^8 arable 
ba ance in wo ds : 100 p ach trce^J, 25 app e trees and 250 grai es; 
on navigab e wate'-, branch of t-evern river; f?ood place to farm 
■ y-ters ; plenty of flsii ; wharf near by ; terms X cash, balance in 1 
and 2 years' 

No. 76 100 AoreN 83,000. 

R.J. (J. Nice little farm; adapted to growth of fruit, ve(/e- 
tnhleSf &c.; good iniwstment. 

Two-Story dwelling', barn and other necessary building-s in good 
condition and insured for about $1,500; 8<^il clay loam, been limed 
and producing well; 800 young peach trees, and other fruit for 
family use : 3 miles from railroad station, and otherwise well lo- 
cato'1. and adapted te grass, truck and fruits; accommodating terms- 
No. 77 Town Property $73">. 

J". W. S. This is a cheajf property, and j>ersons desiring to 
invest in real estate should tiot miss this opportunity. 

Dwelling, five rooms, corner (>alvert and West streets, Annapolis, 
and out-houses. Also, two dwellings on Washington street; bar- 
gains in these properties. 

No . 79 175 Aeres $'i^SOQ. 

G, O. Good farm for trucking and adapted to grass; on 
county rond; a bargain. 

Two-story and attic dwelling and other buildings; improved clay 
loam soil; 100 acres arable, balance in woods; 125 young peach 
trees and other fruits ; convenient to churches, schools, mills, 
stores, etc., 3 miles from railroad station, and 8 miles from Annap- 
olis* on public road; good land #or trucking or growing grass; will 
be sold on easy terms. 

No. 80 3 Acres ^2,000. 

G.A.D. Jieautiful 2ylace on salt ivuter: good stand for store, 
very healthy and i)leasant • eighhorhood: 

Two 2-story dwelling houses, in good repair, and usual out-build- 
ings ; soil sandy loam; adapted to fruit and veg3tAhles; planted in 
-peaoh, apple and pear trees, damsons, plumbs, blackberries and 
raspberries* in addition to above, 3 acres of river are planted in 
oysters; property called "Bay View," right on South River and 
Lee's Wharf almost at the door; beautiful and healthful location 
for a residence, and excellent stand for store; terms accommodating 

No. 83 94 Aeres ^3,S00. 

U. T. 

Small dwelling and out-building ; soil sandy and clay sub-soil ; 
wharf and X mile water front on Magothy river, with plenty of 
oysters, flsh, etc; located convenient to schools, churches, stores, 
and 1)4 miles from railroad; ^ cash, balance in 1 and 2 years. 

No. 84 105 Acres .552,000. 

M. W II. 

No dwelling, but large barn; soil clay loam ; S mile from rail- 
road; IX miles from Severn Kiver ; 40 acres arable, balance in 
woods, about 200 cords, terms to suit. 

No. 85 127 Aeres 4$4,500. 

T. A. B. Overlooks M/i</othy ri re r: navigable salt water. 

Dwelling and out-buildings ; soil sand loam; 1,(500 young peach 
trees in full bearing ; \. mile front on Cypress creek, Magothy 
river; abundance of flsh, oysters, crabs and game ; X mile from 



Cheap Farm Lands. 27 

railroad station; conveniently and well located for a salt water 

home and trucking- farm; convenient terms. 

No. 87 193 Acres * $2,000. 

Two-story frame dwelling-, tobacco barn, corn house, etc., soil 
loamy and washed some; sma'l apple and peach orchard, and some 
other fruit; on Hopkin's creek, near Severn river; salt water luxu- 
ries abundrtnt; could be divided up into several small fruit and 
truck farms with advantage; terms, $1,000 cash, balance in 1 and 2 
vears. 

No. 89 340 Acres $10,000. 

<!., T, H., ct- W. JR. Has a Ifirge and well kept ice pond; un- 
f'ailiug 2^fisture; spring of pure water. 

Fine cottag-e residence in well-shaded g-rove, tenant house, 2 to- 
bacco barns, and other ample out-buildings; fertile soil, producing 
fine crops clover, timothy, tobacco, corn, wheat, etc, 1^%) select 
peach trees and other Iruit for fan.ily use; salt water on farm, and 
fish, oysters, crabs and game are plentiful; 3 miles to Annflpolis; 
churches^ schools, mills, store, etc., oouvenieni; a very valuable 
tract of land, and would divide admirably into 4 to 6 small farms; 
$3,0u0 cash, balance in 3 yearly payments- 
No, 95 City Property $4,000. 

Large brick cottage, 8 rooms, with all modern conveniences, on 
Hanover street, Annapolis, opposite the Naval Academy; lot 28x60 
feet; accommodating terms. 

Ifo. 96 City Property i^SyOOO- 

Large brick dwelling on Hanover street, Annapolis ; a fine healthy 
and pleasant location ; terms easy. 
No. 97 City Property $15,000, 

Large and handsome mansion In the heart of Annapolis. No. 5 
Church Circle; lot comprising nearly an acre of land; situated back 
from the street and commanding a view of St. Anne's Church and 
its beautiful environs, also o' the Executive Mansion and public 
buildings ; it is very eligibly located ; $6,000 cash, balance easy- 

Ko. 98 219 Acres %5,750 

F. G. E. Two thousand peaclt trees of choice varities tvere 
planted, two years ago; also apjiLe orchard. 

Dwelling and some out-buildings ; soil light loam and admirably 
adapted to vegetables and fruits ; 2,000 pea h trees and some apple 
trees ; 1 mile from the C ty of Annapolis ; Back creek and Severn 
river where fish and oysters are plentiful ; about 2 miles from the 
great Bay Kidge resort : would make 4 fine truck farms ; accommo- 
dating terms. 

No. 103 563 A cres ^12,00O. 

Ordinary size dwelling, bam, etc.; soil light sandy loam in good 
condition: near Patuxent station and Annapolis Junction, on two 
railroads, and otherwise well located : suited for a colony ; would 
divide into 6 or eight farms to good advantage ; terms very rea- 
sonable. 

No.lll 228 Acres f^4,560. 

A. li. B. Would rnahe a yood trucking farm; healthy an,d 
pleasant -neighborhood. 

Building only meagre; soil light, adapted to fruits and vegetables; 
healthy location and pleasant neighborhood ; /» mile from Robin- 
son's station on A. & B. Short Line Kailroad ; 7 miles to Annapolis ; 
1 mile to William's wharf, Magothy river; 1 mile to Chestnut 



28 Descriptive Cataloque of 

Grove; would divide into small farms to advantag-e; terms, $1,500 
cash, balance on time. 

Xo. 118 AfOO A cres f^r>,000. 

D. O. G. Jh thiclily set in tvood and ti}nln-i\ mostly whitf o<ih-, 
cti*'stnut and po2ylar. 

Whole ti act Whll set in wood and timber, princ pally whte oak 
and chestnut: good quality clny loam soil; the timber and wood 
won Id more th^n vay for the land : beautifully located, frontint? on 
South river \ of a mile, part of which w<'Uld n ake good wharf 
properties; fl«h, oysters, crabs and game plentiful; tract would 
sub-divide well ; half cash, balance in 1, 2 and 3 years. 
No. 119 300 Aoi-es $3,900. 

All timber land, one mile from two railroa<'.s ; half mile from Po- 
tomac river ; will cut probably 0,000 cords oak and pine wood ; pine 
and poplar timber; third cash. balan> e on time. 

Jfo. 120 673 Acres '^l'J,000. 

Situated about 13 miles from Baltimore, on the old Annap<^lis road 
and fronting on Severn river, immodiately opposite Indian Land- 
ing {2 miles from Millevsville, on the A. W. cS: 15. Hailroad, and onlj' 
y miles to Annapolis by water ; about 2.50 acn s < f cleared In.nd the 
balance woodland; it is estimated there are four thousand cords of 
wood on the farm : the improvements consist of a frame dwelling 
and large frame barn with stabling attached ; the river-front is 
a fine fishing shore; this could be made one of the best market 
farms in the State ; the Drum Point Railroad will run a'ongside 
this farm ; it could easily be divided into 10 farms ; terms easy. 

No. 130 376 Ae7'es %3,500, 

Dwelling house, 3 barns, 2 quarters for laborers, and out-buildings; 
soil clay and loam, adapted to tobacco, grain, fi uit and truck ; con- 
venient to postoffice, church, school, store, railrcad, steamboat 
wharf, etc.; 3 miles to Patuxent river and 6 miles to Chesapeake 
bay ; terms as ma/ be desired. 

No. 136 Sno Acres $>30^000. 

This large tract of land will be sold in parcels to suit purchasers; 
extends to Severn River and is near the railroad ; about 12 miles of 
Ba.timore; good quality soil. 
No. 142 '^36 Acres ^'J,36<> 

liAJi. Is situated on the line of thti 11. A" 1} P. H. It.: lOO 
acres tn chestnut, oak and thntter, Indance under cultivation. 

Two story dwelling, barn and stabling ; soil fairlj' good ; about 
;3(5 acres in culti\ai ion, balance in oik, cho-tmit and pine timbers, 
on line of Drum Point \ ailr( ad ; fine meadow of nearly 30 acres; 
and stream of running water ; terms to suit. 
No. 143 5ii Acres in Annapolis ^IS,0OO. 

I argo brick mansion, slate roof; 1"> rooms, hot and cold water and 
gas ; fine shade and ornamental trees ; house finished 'n hard wood; 
the most beautiful house in the city; the lot is large enough to 
allow the sale of a number of choice sites for building purposes 
without impairing the value of the mansion as a home, which is 
beautifully painted and papered throughout. 
No. 144 'JOO Acres $V,000. 

Tliis J'artn is almut 16 tniles front IVashinffton and 8 miles 
front Alexandria . 

Dwelling, barn and other out-buildinvs ; i ood soil; in Prince 
Cieorge county, 1»; miles from Washington and K miles from Ab x- 
andria. 



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No. 145 . 200 Acres ^^,000. 

P. JT. T, This 2rt'02yerty Is about one mile from Bay Ridge, the 
finest resort on the Chesajyeake Bay. 

Small house anrl out-building-s .; lig-ht soil, adapted to vegetables: 
4 miles to Annapolis ; K mile to South river ; otherwise well located; 
half cash, balance in I and 'i years. 
No. J 46 221) Acres 1^2,250. 

Dwelling, barn and out-houses ; soil fair quality : 3 miles from 
raih'oad, in Prince Georg-e county ; terms accommodating. 
No. ISO 117 Acr6s ^3,510. 

Ordinary buildings ; excellent qualitv soil, '-dopted to fruit and 
vegetables ; finely locate! on public road, X mile to railroad station; 
13 miles from Haltimore; good neighb rhood ; terms to suit. 
No. 151 SO Acres ^l,SOO. 

Small dwelling and some out-buildings ; fine soil; 50 peach trees, 
and small ruit; good healthy location ; a out 13 miles from calti- 
more by railroad or public road ; third cash, balance on good time. 

:No. 160 186 Acres ^3,000. 

I). H. W. Fine location, and is well worth the ^trice ashed. 

Near Chestnut Grove, A. & B. Short Line railroad; good land for 
fruit and truck growing ; terms accommodating. 
5fo. 161 19.3 Acres ^3,«00. 

F. V. R. Is on S. L. R. R., about 15 miles from Annajyolis and 
12 miles from Baltimore; fine view of Chesaj>ea><e bay. 

Near Johnson's Station, Short Line railroad ; overlooks Magothy 
river and the bay ; good soil ; easy terms. 
IV0.16S 250 Acres #12,500. 

Fine tr ct of valuable timbered land, convenient for water ship- 
ment ; pine, chestnut and oak. 
No 163 60 Acres i^l,800. 

This property has small buildings, but ample timber for necessary 
improvements; the land is first-rate quality; considerable fruit; 
half hour's ride by rail to Baltimore ; $600 cash. 
No. 166. 204^ Acres ^11,000. 

R. W. This is one of the fittest farms in the first District . 

Near Oavi'lsonvilie, improved by a 3 srory dwell'ngand tenant 
house, with large tobacco barn and other out-building.» ; fine soil 
for grain, grass and fruit ; 3J acres of meadow ; finely located ; terms 
to suit. 

No. 167 302 Acres #9,060. 

IF. 7>. S. Fine farm, in good neighborhood, all necessary 
out-buildings. 

Seventy-five acres arable, balance in first-rat« white and red oak; 
buildings ordinary ; 4 miles f om steamboat landing, and well and 
conveniently located. 
No. 172 200 Acres ^S.OOO. 

First-class fruit and truck and truck farm: oh navigable 
water, plenty of fish and oysters. 

Most desirable farm on ('urtis creek, bold navigable salt WMter 
and good wharf on f rm; 9 miles by boat to Balti ore; finedweiling 
and out-buildings of every description, all in good repair; 10 acres 
in strawberries, 10 KCros in raspberries and 10 acres in blackberries 
\}i acres in grape-*; 400 pe-ich trees and 100 apple trees; all ruit of 
choicest varieties; hour and a half urive to Bal imoro by good road; 
9 miles lo railroad station; bargain is here jtfered. Terms to suit. 



30 • Descriptive Catalogue of 

No. 183 112 ACRES |4,500. 

H. T. Would nirlce good trucJiiiu/ f'at'tn; ovKfloohs Mn{jotJty 
river. 

One story dweilint? and outbuildings; wharf on Magothy river,and 
X mile water front; soil liffht loam: 1 m le to Robinson's Store; ITiK) 
peach trees; half cash and balance in 1 and 2 years. 

No. 184 113 ACRES $2,500. 

H. S. C. Urutn J'olnt R. R. runa within 300 yards of the 
land; toys in tn/uare shape. 

Five room dwelling, nearly new, cost over $1,500; small barn, meat 
and hen house; soil clay and sand loam; conveniently located; about 
% acres arable and balance in chestnut and pine timber; terms, }i 
cash and balance to suit purchaser. 

No. 185 260 ACRES $12,500. 

W. T, R. Tfiis is one o/'the finest fttnns on the Severn river; 
fruit unsurpassed; a bargain. 

This U a choice farm on Severn river, and adjacent to the Short 
Line Kallroad. It is one of the most valuable fruit farms in Anne 
Arundel county; terms easy 

No. 186 200 ACRES |6,500. 

H. S. M. Situated on the beautiful Miles river; a splendid op- 
portunity for a go-tihend farmer. 

On Miles river; first class grain and grass farm; 43 acres in wood 
and timber; 6 room dwelling, stable and other outbuildings; half 
cash, balance in 5 or 6 years. 

No. 187 129^ ACRES $3,000. 

T. H. A. Xiee neighborhood; 20 miles fro tn Bal hnorc. 

Two story dwelling, out of repair, and some out-buildings : soil 
clav and sandy loam; close to scnool, church and store; S mile to 
railroad station, and I mile from Severn river; in good neighborhood; 
has 2000 peach trees; would grow good timothy and clover; terms 
accommodating. 

No. 188 40i ACRES $3,000. 

R. F, This farm is in a high state of cultivation, and is worth 
more than the price ashed. 

Nearly new dwelling. 20x45; carriage house and workshop 20x30; 
barn, stables and wagon shed, 25x30; land well fenced; 4X acres i:i 
timber, and balance in cultivation; 800 peach tre s, 150 apple trees. 
flOO grapes, strawberries, raspberries, gooseberries, etc.; all of which 
are choice varieties; finely located, 2 miles from Queenstown, \>i 
miles from steamboat wharves. V mile of Chesapeake Bay, where 
fish and oysters abound; terms, half cash. 

No. 189 109 ACRES $2,000. 

A cheap farm, situated in Harford county, near railroad ; also 
valuable mill property that could l)e bought with the farm. 

No. 190 200 ACRES $10,000. 

This, and 10 1 arc tiro of the best farms in the cicinit y of West 
river; they are highly cultivated, aud in first-class ucighttor- 
hoods. 

In hljrh state of cultivation, on West river, IS miles from (Jales- 
ville; tf room dwelling, two tenement houses and other ho us^s for 



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farm hands, also large barn, stables and other outbuildings, 1,000 
peach trees; land lies level and produces large crops of wheat, corn, 
tobacco, etc; terms easy. 

No. 191 200 ACRES $12,000. 

tT. I. The land in this farm is of a superior quality, and very 
valuable. 

All in cultivation; large brick dwelling, 11 rooms, (cost $7,000 to 
build), in fine condition; ample outbuildings; farm well fenced; 
adapted to wheat, corn and hay, excellent etock farm; very pleasant 
neighborhood; in all particulars a desirable farm; terms easy. 

No. 192. VILLAGE PROPERTY $1,200. 

W. It. I'leasant, health ftil neighborhood; fine business stand. 

Two story dwelling, kitchen and ^ome outbuildings; wheelwright 
and blacksmith shop? ; excellent stanl for business; wheelwright 
and blacksmith tools go with the property ; apples, p ars, cherries, 
grapes, etc., plenty for family ; 1 rale from Shipley station, and 
otherwise finely located; half cash. 

No. 193 160 ACRES $16,000. 

J". M.S. TJiis and tlie follou'ln^, No. 194, are magnificently 
located properties, and very chenjy at the prices named. 

All arable and in fine state of cultivation but about 10 acres, 
which is in woods; soil rich, heavj' clay, and adapted to gi^am and 
grass, and produce fruits profitably ; nearly 80 acres in timothy, 
growing about 2 tons to the acre; 2,400 young peach trees and 1,400 
older; 500 early Richmond cherry trees; )i mile from Humphrey's 
station. 

No. 194 100 ACRES $9,000. 

65 acres arable, balance in woods; soil clay, and fine grass lands 
and wheat; tenement house; this and abov^e are in sight of Baltimore 
city. 

No. 195 160 ACRES $4,500. 

Dr. T. a. H. One of the owners, of this farm is a physician, 
and his large practice requires film lo reside a considerable dis- 
tance from the property , otherwise they tvould not sell. 

Large hay or tobacco barn; nO flcres heavy dark loam and clay, 
adapted to wheat, corn and grass, balance go< d loam sol; finely 
located on South river; beautiful building sites overlooking the 
water and the city of Annapolis; one-third cash, and balance easy. 

No. 196 3i ACRES $1,600. 

E. IS. Jj. This property icould be an admirable one for a 
pJiysician, as the neigliborhood is very much in need of a 
doctor. 

Eleven room frame dwelling, porches, cellar, etc., in good order, 
and necessary out- buildings; fine qualiiy dark loam; adapted to 
fruit, truck, etc., close to mills, schools, churches and stores, and 
otherwise well located; on West river, and pienty of choice oysters, 
fish and game; steamboat landing near : peaches, pears, apples and 
cherries for family use; will exchange for good Baltimore city prop- 
erty; is leasehold property, 99 years, renewable forever, $65 a year, 
original cost over $.'),000. 

No. 197 204i ACRES $1,500. 

I. t/". I. T7ie price natned is low, but possibly less would buy 
the property . 

One and a half story dwelling, tobacco barn and corn house; soil 
sandy, rather poor; near postoffice, and otherwise well located; some 



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fruit for family use: 3 miles from Millersville; terms, one-third 
cash, and balance in 2 and 4 years. 

No. 198 26 ACRES |900. 

T. H. G. A person looh-inf/ for a smolt triirh farm will finft 
here n rur^pargaiti. 

Good size twostory dwelling in fair condition, good barns, stables 
and corn house; red loam soil; three miles tD Annapolis by road, 
and two miles by water ; on Weems' creek and in full view of Severn 
river; small orchards of pear«, apples, etc: terms reasonable. 

No. 199 40 ACRES !^1,500 

^. J>. S. Is n tiice little triirh- fa mt in a jileasarit neigfibor- 
hood . 

One story dwelling with four rooms: stabl* s, carriage house and 
other (outbuildings; soil light, but naturally good; about 3 miles to 
Annapolis, and in good neighborhood; at B si's Gate station, on A., 
W. & B, K. K,; ie nice little trucking farm: also. 15 acres of wood 
and timber will be sold with it, if desired, for :?3 (i additi nal; terms 
cash. 

No. 200 231 ACRES $4,500. 

G. C TJte owner is au old, weiitthy (fentleinan irho is sellimj 
off to get ottt of business. This farm ran he hoaf/ht very cheap. 

A farm contwiuing l'31 acr- s. in the Kecond District of Anne A un- 
del county, adjoining the land of R. 1>. W' odward. deceased; about 
60 acres in fine timber, suitable for cross-ties and other purposes; 
the land is peculiarly adapted for tobacco and cnrn and small fruits 
can be raised in abundance; one mile and a half from Millersville; 
and the Drum Point railroad pa*!ses immediately by it; the situa- 
tiiu high and health}'; buildings fair; and schools and churches m 
the neighborhooJ; will be sold for less than half its cost and value, 
and upon accomaiodat ng terms; it has on it a new barn, corn-house 
and stable; dwelling small, but comfortable: the tenant will show 
it to anj' party wishing to examine ir. 

No. 201 98 ACRP:S $1,400. 

Mrs. F'. C. It. The owner is very anxious to sell. 

Situated near Robinson's station, on the Short Line railroad: 65 
acres clear, and balance woo'Uand: land good, building ordinary. 

No. 202 226 ACRES $16,000. 

If. JC. S. This is a fine projierty, and is one of the he.st locali- 
ties on the Eastern Shore for oyster and frnit canning. 

On L'hoptank river, (wcComptes bay,) about 6 miles below Cam- 
bridge; wharf on farm, and the farm (G.*rden of E''en,1 adjoins 
Traver's wharf, at which the Md. Steamboat Company's boats stop 
txv ice daily. "J" In re is a flue asparagus bed on the place; pears, 
peaches and a fine vineyard: the land is excellent; some 'M acres in 
vvooaland. The house is large and substantial, and many out-houses 
stables, ice-house, ^c; there are ihree tenant houses on the place. 
It is t-e'ween Oxford and Lambridtre, and a first rate place lor a 
canning estab ishmeni and store; the river is full of oysters and 
the shore is considered one of the best crabbing grounds in the 
State vne-half cash, and for balance long time if desiied. 

No. 2 3 260 ACRES |2,000. 

T. II. D. T/iis property is in an crcellcnt neighhorhtntd , and 
as the oirner iris/tes to aisjutse of it, purchasers could make 
their own terms 

Situate In the 1st election district, known as "VVoodland," 150 
acres arable, in 4 fields; balance wood and timber, principally pine, 



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oak, hickory and cedar; soil kind; 3>i miles from Davidsonville, con- 
venient to churches, schools, etc.; one-thii*d cash, balance in 1 and 
3 years. 

No. 204 150 ACRES $8,000. 

Mrs. Jj. S. One of tJie finest fartus In the lower section of 
this county, and is vei'y cheap at price asked. 

About 3 miles from Fair Haven, and 2 miles ^rom the B. & D P. 
railroad; brick house in thoroug^h repair; 3 tenant houses, one new; 
barn and necessary outbuilding-s; one of the finest tobacco farms in 
Southiern Mai'yland ; well watered ; convenient to ehurches and 
schools. Terms reasonable. 

No. 205 155 ACRES $7,750. 

O. T. C. Ihis is a fine dairy farm, and is a good investment . 

Four miles from Annapolis, two miles from station and mill; scow 
landing for sailing vessels on adjoining farm: soil clay loam, clav 
sub-soil; 100 acres arable, 55 in wood and timber, principally oak, 
chestnut and pine; would make splendid dairy farm; pasture and 
water for 25 cows Frame dwell -ng six rooms; necessary outbuild- 
ings; location healthy. 

Hos. 206 to 213, iuclusitie., has been disposed of. 

No. 214 250 ACRES $ . 

J. €. B. Iftwuer deNirotis of sellliiif, and will give all 
time required by piiroliaNer. 

Near Kutland P. U„ and adjoins the 1 mds of the late Stephen 
Beard; owner anxious to dispose of the same; will sell at bargain 
and on long time. 

No. 215 208 ACRES $3,500. 

A.R. Good farm and cheap home. 

3 mile•^ from Mullikin's station. Pope Creek branch B. & P. R, R , 
adjoining the village of Queen Anne, in Prince Geo. co., Md. Good 
neighborhood, well wooded and watered; soil fei-tile; good barn and 
2 tenant houses; terms easy. 

Xos. 216 and 217 have been disposed of. 

No. 218 City Property $2,500. 

Miss M. W. H Fine city residence, on one of the prom- 
Ine ^t thorougrhfares of Annapolis. 

Dwelling in Annapolis. No. 92 Duke of Gloucester street, 3 stories 
and attic, with 8 large rooms, sfate roof, 45 feet front- one-third 
of purchase money cash, balance in 1 and 2 years 

No. 219 150 ACRES $ . 

W. F. F. This farm is situated on the river and is well 
adapted to oyster farming^. 

Located on the Patuxent river, near its mouth; soil fine, and in a 
good state of cultivation; improvements consist of barns, dwelling, 
good chestnut rail fences; there is attached to t a fine creek for 
bedding and raising oyters and fish; convenient to schools, churches, 
stores, steamboat landings, postoffioe, &c.: young peach orchard of 
three hundrel trees; terms liberal. ' ^ '^ 

No. 220 50 ACRES ! $1,200. 

I*. S$. Good location for blacksmith and wheelwrig;ht. 

Situated near Elvaion or Chestnut Grove; 35 acres arable, in 5 
fields; balance wood and timber, principally chestnut and pine; two 
story frame dwelling, 5 rooms, small stable and other outbuildings; 
One-third cash, balance in 1 and 2 years. 



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No. 221 50 ACRES *1 ,500. 

J. S. J. Nttuated in Soutliern itiarylnnci, and well 
north the price aNked. 

Situated in St, Mary's county, on St. .Jerome's creek; fine oysters; 
beautiful view of Chesapeake bay; good dwelling- house, barn and 
othf;r necessary outbuil jin^s; a pretty situation. 

No. 222 1485 ACRES $ . 



W. D. ThiM farm in situated in Western Maryland, 
amid Nome of the tineNt mountain scenery in ilie coun- 
try. 

situated immediately on the B- & O. R. K., within one mile of 
Oakland, Garrett county, Md.; it is a natural grass soil, and of the 
most nutritious grasses, such as timothy, blue grass, red, and 
white clover, &c.; fine dwelling; title perfect; land underlaid with 
coal; 50.00 J to 60,UOU white oak ties could be cut from woodland. 

No. 223 200 ACRP:S $ . 

(ir. T. M. One <»t the bent fruit srrouini:- Nections of tbis 
NtAte. A bonanza for truck fnrmerA. 

Over 3(X) acres fine land— in 3 or 4 truck farms— almost surrounded 
by navigable water; railroad running through it; less than a mile 
from Annapolis city, an excellent market; large vineyard and apple 
orchard. 

No. 224 lOSi ACRES i^3,500. 

W. I. Thi<« farm has been waII cultiva eil an<l attende<i 
to for the pa«tt IH years, an<l the land and bnil<linM are 
in is'ood condition. 

In the 3rd Election District of Anne ArumL-l county, near St. 
Margaret's P. O.; close to churches, schools mills, stores, and 'Z 
miles from K. K. station; 'ZK storj- dwellif.g. 16 rooms ; lar.e barn, 
horse stable, cow stable, cjrn house, ice house, and poultry house; 
♦>0 acres of the land arable; balanco in wood, principally pine and 
oak; soil, good loam; fencing in fair condition; has 3000 peach trees. 
300 apple trees, pears, cherries, plums, English walnuts, etc. Terms . 
one-third cash, balance in five years. 



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